Asia

Catholic agencies respond to Nepal floods, as U.S. bishop calls for greater international aid

Gina Christian · August 31, 2026

A U.S. Catholic bishop is calling on the international community to step up aid after devastating torrents of water and mud raged along the Nepal-China border, killing more than 580 with over 1,900 still missing.

Even in death, Bhatti’s voice isn’t silenced

Susan Korah · March 10, 2026

“His voice was silenced but his mission lives on.”  So says a video promoting Blood and Water, a newly released biography of Shahbaz Bhatti, gunned down 15 years ago, March 2, 2011, by religious extremists in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Jesuit program schools kids in Indian slums

Strong connection to Canada, where significant funding originates

Susan Korah · March 7, 2026

An oasis of peace and serenity in this noisy, sprawling metropolis of over eight million in southern India, Ashirvad (meaning blessing in the local language) is a Jesuit centre where Fr. Arun Luis and his brother Jesuits work, pray and live together, dedicated to serving the marginalized in the city.

Jimmy Lai's daughter hopes for 'political solution' after devastating sentence

Hong Kong democracy advocate essentially sentenced to life

Junno Arocho Esteves · February 10, 2026

The daughter of Jimmy Lai said that while the 20-year sentence he was given was heartbreaking, her family still trusts in "divine providence" for a solution.

Thousands of Christians gather at famed Bangladesh shrine despite anxiety of election violence

Stephan Uttom Rozario · February 10, 2026

About 40,000 devotees gathered at St. Anthony's shrine in Bangladesh despite fears of violence ahead of national elections, praying for peace in the Muslim-majority nation where Christians make up less than 1% of the population.

Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20-year imprisonment

Junno Arocho Esteves · February 9, 2026

Media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, whose arrest nearly six years ago prompted outrage around the world, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Amid UK–China talks, Jimmy Lai’s daughter finds hope in faith, calls for his release

Paulina Guzik · January 29, 2026

As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China, Jimmy Lai’s daughter Claire urges his release, grounding her appeal in faith and highlighting the human rights stakes and her father’s deteriorating conditions.

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai convicted in 'farce' national security trial

Paulina Guzik · December 15, 2025

Hong Kong's prominent Catholic, media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been convicted of national security offences under the city's controversial national security law.

Hong Kong diocese mourns 100+ fire victims

OSV News · November 28, 2025

The Diocese of Hong Kong is calling for prayer and mourning after a devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Tai Po left at least 128 people dead and around 200 still missing.

Clergy support anti-corruption protests in Manila

Simone Orendain · September 24, 2025

Clergy and religious along with lay Catholic faithful came out in droves at an anti-corruption rally in the Philippines capital of Manila Sept. 21 alongside tens of thousands of protesters.